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A new casino, which is partially open, is being constructed on the Laos side of the the Mekong River opposite of Sop Ruak, Thailand. The land was rented from the government and displaced a Laos village. Thai fishermen ask if the casino is anything like the Las Vegas they have seen on TV. Photo taken on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Kevin German / Luceo Images